Michael Jordan

Born: 1963-02-17

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a former American professional basketball player, active businessman, and majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. After a standout career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the Tar Heels' National Championship team in 1982, Jordan joined the NBA's Chicago Bulls in 1984. He quickly emerged as a league star, entertaining crowds with his prolific scoring. His leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line in slam dunk contests, earned him the nicknames "Air Jordan" and "His Airness". He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive players in basketball. In 1991, he won his first NBA championship with the Bulls, and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a "three-peat". Although Jordan abruptly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993–94 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball, he rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three additional championships (1996, 1997, and 1998) as well as an NBA-record, at the time, 72 regular-season wins in the 1995–96 NBA season. Jordan retired for a second time in 1999, but returned for two more NBA seasons from 2001 to 2003 as a member of the Washington Wizards. Jordan's individual accolades and accomplishments include five MVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards, ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. He holds the NBA records for highest career playoff scoring average (33.45 points per game). In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN, and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press's list of athletes of the century. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on April 6, 2009 and was inducted on September 11, 2009. Jordan is also noted for his product endorsements. He fueled the success of Nike's Air Jordan sneakers, which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today. Jordan also starred in the 1996 feature film Space Jam as himself. He is the majority owner and head of basketball operations for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets; he recently won a bidding war to buy controlling interest in the team from founding owner Robert L. Johnson. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Jordan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Space Jam

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Released: 1996-11-15

With their freedom on the line, the Looney Tunes seek the help of NBA superstar Michael Jordon...

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Released: 2023-04-05

Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's...

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Looney Tunes: Back in Action

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Released: 2003-11-14

Fed up with all the attention going to Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck quits Hollywood, teams up with...

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He Got Game

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Released: 1998-05-01

A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter...

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The Redeem Team

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Released: 2022-10-07

Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the...

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Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul

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Released: 2022-08-30

Years after serving time for betting on games he officiated, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy...

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Dangerous: The Short Films

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Released: 1993-09-28

Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum...

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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

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Released: 2021-01-11

A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. ...

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The Dream Team

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Released: 2012-06-13

The world had rarely seen a frenzy as the one the Dream Team created when it arrived in...

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Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

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Released: 2003-04-24

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Michael Jordan's Playground

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Released: 1990-01-01

This made-for-video production mixes highlights of Michael Jordan from the '80s with a fantasy...

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Pyrates

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Released: 1991-12-18

As soon as they meet Ari and Sam get into a pretty passionate - and combustible - relationship....

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Kobe Bryant's Muse

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Released: 2015-02-28

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal the story of Kobe Bryant's career, exploring...

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Bad Boys

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Released: 2014-04-17

The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That...

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Michael Jordan to the Max

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Released: 2000-05-05

This documentary showcases basketball player Michael Jordan's awe-inspiring moves, providing...

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Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1

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Released: 2018-04-22

Unbanned explores the dynamic life of AJ1 from its unlikely origins to its role in disrupting...

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Rodman: For Better or Worse

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Released: 2019-09-01

While Rodman is no doubt one of the greatest talents in NBA history, he is just as famous for...

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Say Hey, Willie Mays!

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Released: 2022-10-27

Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the...

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In Search of Greatness

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Released: 2018-11-02

A cinematic journey into the secrets of genius as told through the greatest athletes of all...

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Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me

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Released: 1989-01-26

Get an inside look at Michael at home, on the golf course and in the air. Features rare footage...

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Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!

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Released: 2020-12-01

Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the...

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Michael Jordan: His Airness

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Released: 1999-01-01

From his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His...

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David Blaine: The Magic Way

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Released: 2020-04-01

Magician David Blaine performs reality-defying magical acts; featured celebrities include Odell...

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The Making of Trump

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Released: 2015-11-30

As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this...

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Jordan Rides the Bus

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Released: 2010-08-29

In the fall of 1993, in his prime and at the summit of the sports world, Michael Jordan walked...

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Ultimate Jordan

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Released: 2001-11-18

Marking 20 years since Michael Jordan's celebrated arrival in the NBA, this truly historic...

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Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley

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Released: 1998-01-01

Chris Farley was one of the most popular comedians of the 1990s, thanks to his hilarious skits...

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The NBA's 100 Greatest Plays

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Released: 2003-11-04

Perhaps more than any other sport, basketball is a star-driven event: Michael Jordan, Larry...

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Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond

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Released: 1996-05-07

"Michael Jordan Above and Beyond" provides a much-needed look at Michael Jordan's fantastic...

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NB90s

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Released: 2013-09-04

A look at the NBA and its players during the 1990s, including Michael Jordan's all-conquering...

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Chicago Bulls 1996-97 NBA Championship Season

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Released: 1997-07-02

NBA Entertainment takes you on the Chicago Bulls journey through the regular season, NBA...

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NB80s

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Released: 2011-11-30

A look at the NBA and its players during the 1980s, including the introduction of the 3-point...

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El otro Rey de Chicago

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Released: 2022-04-18

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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

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Released: 1996-02-12

Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in...

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The Legend of the 81-Point Game

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Released: 2023-03-14

Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant spent his...

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The Official 1996 NBA Championship: Chicago Bulls Unstop-A-Bulls

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Released: 1996-07-16

The Official 1996 NBA Championship: Chicago Bulls Unstop-A-Bulls

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Dean Smith

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Released: 2015-03-25

Coach, mentor, social activist ...the life and legacy of Dean Smith, North Carolina's legendary...

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Great Sports Moments of the 80's

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Released: 1989-10-10

Experience the thrill as your favorite teams and heroes triumph again! Great comebacks,...

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Luc Longley: One Giant Leap

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Released: 2021-08-13

How a “gentle giant” from Fremantle, Australia, ended up playing alongside Michael Jordan on the...

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Unforgettabulls: The 6th NBA Championship Season of the Chicago Bulls

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Released: 1998-07-09

Everyone knows that the Chicago Bulls are the team of the 1990s, if not all time. In 1998 they...

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Below the Rim

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Released: 1995-01-01

Men among giants, the NBA's little big men are the unsung heroes of the court. Defying the odds,...

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Game 6: The Movie

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Released: 2020-05-20

This unprecedented cinematic production is an in-depth look at Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals,...

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Michael Jordan: Air Time

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Released: 1993-02-24

"Michael Jordan: Air Time" documents Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1991-92 season, including...

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The Magical Seven

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Released: 2024-03-30

"Toni Kukoč - The Magical Seven" is about a young man from Split who, with his basketball...

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All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers

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Released: 1990-01-01

An American direct-to-video film that features highlights and bloopers from the NBA from its...

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The '84 Draft

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Released: 2014-06-09

Documentary about the 1984 NBA draft.

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Learning to Fly: The World Champion Chicago Bulls Rise to Glory

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Released: 1991-07-25

Celebrate the Chicago Bulls’ first NBA Championship with this incredible 6-disc DVD collector’s...

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NBA Dream Team

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Released: 1993-04-06

NBA Dream Team gives you definitive video profiles of the team selected to take on the world!...

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The Wayman Tisdale Story

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Released: 2011-01-01

Documentary - Embodying his life's approach of compassion, courage, and optimism, The Wayman...

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A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

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Released: 2020-02-24

This is the complete memorial service for Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna that...

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Meeting Michael

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Released: 2020-12-01

When Adam Kontras got a press pass to a Bulls game on November 9th 1995, he bought his first...

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Three-Peat - The Chicago Bulls' Historic Third Championship

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Released: 1993-02-23

This is a video that documents the Chicago Bulls 1992-93 NBA Season that resulted in a 3-Peat...

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Chicago Bulls. Cinco campeonatos de la NBA

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Released: 1998-05-05

Give Me Five! The Chicago Bulls Five NBA Championships

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Legends of The Court

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Released: 2020-10-10

Throughout the years, the NBA has developed many stars that have gone on to do incredible...

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Saturday Night Live

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First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Late Night with David Letterman

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First aired: 1982-02-01

Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created...

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My Wife and Kids

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First aired: 2001-03-28

Michael Kyle is a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique...

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Explained

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First aired: 2018-05-23

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current...

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Basketball: A Love Story

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First aired: 2018-09-18

'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant...

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The Last Dance

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First aired: 2020-04-19

A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls...

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They Call Me Magic

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First aired: 2022-04-22

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to...

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Shut Up and Dribble

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First aired: 2018-11-03

An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political...

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Today

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First aired: 1952-01-14

Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on...

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ProStars

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First aired: 1991-09-14

ProStars is a Saturday morning cartoon show produced by DiC that aired on NBC from September 14...

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NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

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First aired: 1976-01-27

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) competition held...

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Teen Choice Awards

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First aired: 1999-08-01

The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were...

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Tiger

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First aired: 2004-11-16

Tiger Woods reveals the unique story of his astonishing life in golf. From the promise of a...

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